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After some maritime tension, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the release of two Russian crew members from the Marinera oil tanker. This answers requests from the Russian government, showing some diplomatic agreement during a tough situation. Release Details and Reactions Russian Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova confirmed the release and thanked the U.S. administration. The tanker was stopped by the U.S. in the North Atlantic, but letting the two Russians go—one a crew m

Latest on Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani community leaders: Court extends detention until 2026. Follow the legal developments, FSB operation details, and diplomatic responses from Baku. Stay updated on international human rights monitoring.

Read the full report on the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. Detailed insights into the 2024 incident near Aktau, the international investigation findings, Russia's admission of fault, and the ongoing quest for justice and compensation.

Explore the controversy surrounding the normalization of child marriage in Russia. We analyze the human rights crisis, legal loopholes in the North Caucasus, and the impact of Kremlin policy on young girls' safety, education, and health.

Discover the "Silent Crisis" where Chechens abroad are forced into silence by Kadyrov's group punishment system, endangering their families. This repression conceals the true human rights situation, allowing Russian propaganda to dominate and leading to dangerous deportations of asylum seekers.

Russia's Supreme Court upheld a 14-year sentence for 20-year-old Nikita Zhuravel (treason & Quran burning). The case is controversial due to reports he was assaulted in custody by Ramzan Kadyrov's son, Adam, who received state honors. Human rights groups doubt the forced conviction.

Azerbaijani diaspora leaders arrested in Russia amid diplomatic tension following the 2024 AZAL plane incident. Follow the timeline of reciprocal detentions, including Sputnik staff, and the high-level Aliyev-Putin reconciliation effort.

Pop singer Avraam Russo wins 600,000 rubles ($7,500) from a Moscow court for his 2004 kidnapping, a civil compensation for emotional distress after the criminal case expired. Learn about this unusual ruling and related ECHR judgments against Russia concerning missing Chechen individuals.

Abkhazia's President Badra Gunba rejected Russia's extradition request for three opposition members accused of armed robbery, insisting they be tried under Abkhazian law. This refusal is a critical defense of national sovereignty, highlighting tensions over perceived Russian political interference in local affairs before elections.

Russia nationalizes the core assets of Tuapse Sea Commercial Port (TSCP), seizing them from Azerbaijani businessman Shahlar Novruzov following his arrest on fraud charges. Prosecutors cited national security concerns over illegal deals dating back to 1994 to justify the shift to state ownership.

Chechnya's strict new dress codes (Gazyri ban, headscarves) spark debate: Is it cultural preservation, or a tool for political control and business advantage for the Kadyrov family's Firdaws fashion house? Critics argue rules often contradict Chechen customs (Adats).

Moscow launches the new 24/7 channel 'Nomad TV' in Kyrgyzstan just before elections. Led by an ex-RT producer, the channel offers double salaries to poach local journalists. This move, seen as Russian state propaganda, aims to boost waning influence in Central Asia and undermines the local independent media scene.

Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War: Explore the controversial 28-point peace plan reportedly backed by the Trump administration, Ukraine's first use of long-range ATACMS against a military target inside Russia, and the EU's three options for financing Kyiv's €71.7B aid needs, including using €176B in frozen Russian assets.

Discover how Azerbaijan's full membership in the Central Asian '6' bloc is reshaping Eurasia. Learn about the strategic shift, the impact on the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian Route), and the push for greater regional independence and geo-economic cohesion.

Talysh activist and Russian citizen Kamal Isayev was detained in Turkey and moved to Azerbaijan by the DTX. Read the report on his disappearance, the citizenship dispute, and the crackdown on Talysh rights advocates.

Moldova's Parliament advances a plan to close the Russian House (Center for Science and Culture) in Chișinău, citing propaganda and security threats. Pro-European parties voted overwhelmingly for the measure, which Russia calls "erroneous." Final vote expected soon.

Russian opposition leader Leonid Gozman was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in a penal colony for "military fakes" and "justification of terrorism" over an interview with the German press. Gozman, a "foreign agent," faces a massive crackdown on dissent.

Azerbaijan strongly protests Russia after an Iskander-type missile strike severely damaged its Embassy in Kyiv on Nov 14. Baku demanded a full investigation and explanation, highlighting that this is one of several repeated attacks against Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and SOCAR assets in Ukraine since 2022.

Chechen mother Larisa Arsanukaeva was murdered by her ex-husband in Nice, France, despite prior abuse reports. This horrific tragedy, witnessed by her child, exposed systemic failures and ignited a powerful movement within the Chechen diaspora. Hundreds rallied against domestic violence and community silence.

Armenia plans to import Russian goods (incl. grain) by rail through Azerbaijan, restarting a route closed since the 90s. This landmark transit, following the removal of Azeri restrictions, is key to boosting regional economic ties, EAEU market access, and strengthening peace between Yerevan and Baku. Applications are open.